Tag: Best Practices
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Thriving in Uncertainty: A Workshop with Scott Stirrett
On November 4, 2025, Scott Stirrett (SFS 2013), Founder & CEO of Venture for Canada and author of The Uncertainty Advantage, offered his thoughts on the importance of…
November 13, 2025
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Conversations that Open Doors: Networking with Bill Fitzgerald
On October 29, 2025, FitzDrake Search’s CEO, Bill Fitzgerald returned to Pivot with Purpose to give another presentation: this time, on the importance of effective.…
November 5, 2025
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Resumes Real Talk with Recruiter Bill Fitzgerald
On October 22, 2025, FitzDrake Search’s CEO, Bill Fitzgerald offered his insights as to why some resumes stand out—and why others fall short. This interactive Q&A…
October 31, 2025
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Making Your Federal Experience Private Sector-Ready
On October 21, 2025, Marcelle Yeager, offered her suggestions on how to best translate your federal experience for the private sector. This session was her second with…
October 29, 2025
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Managing Your Finances During Professional Uncertainty
On September 16, 2025, Kieren Reilly, CFP, offered his insights on how international development professionals can manage their finances during this recent period of…
September 23, 2025
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Know Your Worth: Negotiating Salaries and Benefits
On September 9, 2025, Salary Negotiation Coach Josh Doody hosted his first Pivot with Purpose session, walking attendees through the "do's and don’t's" of salary…
September 15, 2025
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Ace the Case: A Guide to Cracking the Case Interview
On August 19, 2025, Janees Shaffer, PCC, hosted her first Pivot with Purpose session, offering her insights— a clear, structured framework—for international development…
August 22, 2025
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Stand Out with Stories: A Guide to Behavioral Interview Success
On August 12, 2025, Steve Dalton offered another session to the Pivot with Purpose community to provide tips and tricks to stand out with stories in the behavioral interview.…
August 22, 2025
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Mastering Modern Hiring: From ATS to Timed Assignments
On August 5, 2025, Jeremy Schifeling returned to the Pivot with Purpose community to offer insider strategies to master the modern hiring process, from understanding…
August 22, 2025
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Private Sector with Purpose: Global Public Affairs, Public Policy, & Government Relations Roles
On July 31, 2025, Zaid A. Zaid (Cloudfare), Brionne Dawson (Public-Private Partnerships and Global Policy Advocacy Advisor), and Jane Adams (Johnson & Johnson) offered…
August 21, 2025